About Wales
The surname Wales is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wealh," meaning a foreigner or a Celt. It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was thought to have Celtic or Welsh ancestry. Over time, the surname Wales became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, often indicating a family's connection to Wales or their Welsh heritage.
The surname Wales is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wales based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Wales is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Wales in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Wales using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.